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FOOTBALL, ROWDYISM.

CHINESE FINED FOR

STONE-THROWING.

An alterention arose during the last ten minutes of the Junior Shield match which was played on the Recreio ground at King's Park between the home team and the Ching Athletic "A" on Saturday afternoon, when a stone-throwing incident, which has become a rather' common occuronce at local football matches, occurred among the spectators.

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A young Chinese was throwing stones from outside the fence and was handed over to the police by Mr. Gilbert, the referee who had just arrived on the scene to take charge of the second match between the Recreio and Kowloon la the Senior Shield.

The arrested man was charged before Mr. W. Schofield ut the Kowloon Magistracy this morning with disorderly conduct. dant pleaded not guilty.

Heferee's Evidence.

Defen-

Mr. John Gilbert said that as he was on his way to referee the sec- ond Shield match on the Recreio ground, he saw a crowd at one end of the field throwing missiles on to the ground. Coming up behind one Chinese, who witness saw throw a large piece of clay rubble over the fencing, witness caught him, lato handing the man over to the police.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

CHINESE OPERA.

AN UNCRITICAL REVIEW.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21.

1927.

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CAUSES TEMPESTUOUS SEAS.

Cairo, Feb. 20.

There is always something re- The earthquake In Herzegovina freshing in the Chinese stage and and Dalmatia, reported last week, the inimitable artistry of the apparently extended far out to sea, people who walk across it in a as ships after passing the Straits native drama of the ald type, the of Mossing encountered convul-f more go if, ns in the instance re-sive geas clearly indicating up- colving attention here, a happy dersen upheavals. mixture is made with the ancient and the modern, and many con- trusting facets are presented to the view as demonstrating the un- certain phase through which Chinese dramatic art now appears to be passing. :

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The show which one was invited to enjoy at the palatial theatre recently completed at Lee Gar- dens on Saturday night, was no more than representative of most plays of the classical type, but outstanding facts were that It was the first big public effort of a local amateur troupe, namely the Wing On Troupe and that no expense had been spared in the way of providing gorgeous costumes and Scenery. But it should also be mentioned, of the play itself, that curtain features were discovered relegating to the background every other consideration beside a keen sense of enjoyment of the novel and the unique.

be an episode from the classic A Chinese play, especially if it history of "The Three Kingdoma," may take days and nights in the unrolling if it is to reach any thing like completion.

Destroyers on their way to China hnd anxiously to negotiate tempestuous seas which were con stantly aweeping the decks. Huge waves wore clashing from opposite directions. A large passenger liner standing high up from the water had her top decks swept, the waves partially carrying away the bulwarks.

Simultaneously most heavy sous were experienced on the Egyptian const, the liner Adriatle being forced to remain outside Alexan- driu storm-tossed for two days bo- fore she was able to enter port, while the cruiser Dauntless, enter- ing Port Said on February 15, was so heavily swept that the sailors below hurried on deck owing to the inrush of water-Beuter.

SNATCHER SENTENCED.

A CRIMINAL SESSIONS CASE.

While Mrs. Mahyer, of 2, Caine Road, Conse-

way walking under 11 quently it should occasion no

verandah at East View Building, surprise that the notice accom-

carrying a handbag, a Chinese Mr. Henrique Campos said he panying the invitation should state,

coming fróm the

rear throw heard shouts of "Strike!" and saw that one sitting was limited to pepper in her eyes, and, snatching at number of Chinese "throwing the hours of 7.30 to midnight-her bag, made away with it, but stones. Witness was about forty which assuredly gives the patron

was chased and caught. yards away from the field and of a Chinese theatre his money's Criminal Sessions this morning, The sequel was heard at the noticed the defendant hurling worth and at the same time ac- missiles over the fence. Mr. Camcords him the facility of

before the acting Puisne Judge, pos ran towards the ground, but veniently arranging the time of

Mr. J. H. B. Nihill, when the pri- before he had covered the short his arrival.,

soner admitted the offence. Mr. space between him and the defen

T. S. Whyte-Smith was for the dant, the latter was seized by Mr. *Gilbert.

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Ground. Invaded. Sergean: Kelly said he was on duty at the match between the China Athletic "A" and the Club de Recreio. During the gume, an arose between the alterention players, resulting in several of the these provided a feast of colour Sanitary Inspector, who was in nada. U.S.A., Japan and Shanghai Empress of Asia Chinese spectators rushing on the ground

und throwing stones, Witness chased the spectatora of the field. He tried to catch them, but failed. It was then that Staff Sergeant Gilbert handed the de- fendunt to him. The defendant's handa were examined and his right hand was covered with grit.

Defendant's Story.

The defendant denied the charge and said that during the Incident which occurred the spectators be gan to run away. Witness was carrying a "football which was knocked out of his hands by the crowd. When bending to retrieve the hall, witness was seized from behind by a European and accused of throwing stones.

His Worship disbelieved the de- fendant's story and imposed a fine

OF $25.

MASKED MAN.

SEQUEL TO ATTACK ON BUTCHER.

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The lay-out of the new Theatre closely follows the European style, with two upper circles, al-in which was the sum of $13.50, a The bag contained a small purse though the most expensive seats pair of spectacles and various other are placed right in front. On a articles. When the pepper was highly ruale stage, with equally thrown in Mra. Mahyer's eyes she ornate frills and settings, a group fell down, but a boy named Eric U.S.A., Canada, Japan and Shangbai Pres. Jefferson of artistes were to be seen besport- Fleming, living in Jordan Road, Straits ing themselves. With gorgeous Kowloon, saw the incident and gave Shanghai costumes and elaborate seenery. chase. Mr. E.

Shanghai wholly satisfying to the eye, al barber's shop at the time, heard a Straits most causing one to forget the cream, ran outside, and was told Manila presence of other figures on the by Fleming what had occurred. He U.S.A., Honolulu, Japan and Shang- stage--figures clad in fashionable chased the runaway and eaught .S.A., Honolulu, Japan and Shang- European attire, mintis jacket him in Bowring Street, just after with shirt-sleeves rolled up to the he dropped the bag. elbows. These were stage-hands. and assistants, all very efficient and willing in lending a hand in Hoisting the scenery or even in stage direction if necessary. It was also a minor detail that one of them should walk up to an actor and hold a "confab" with him at the elimux of a tragic act In point of fact, these officials shared the enthusiasm of both per- formers and spectators,

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Fleming and Mr. Kerrison for their His Lordship commended Mr. prompt action, after which he sen- Bangkok tenced the prisoner to two years 'Amoy... and eighteen, strokes with the Swatow, "Amoy and Formosa birch.

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OPIUM CHARGE.

CASE, TO BE REOPENED.

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As a Chinese butcher was walk- ing along towards Taipo, carrying two baskets and a knife which he used for cutting, he was suddenly struck on the head with a stone, and turning round saw another Chi- nese wearing a mask, behind him. The butcher immediately. began.

Mr. M. K. Lo made an applica- to run away and the man with the tion to-day, before Mr. R. E. Lind mask gave chase. The former seil, for review of a sentence of tripped and fell, but scrambled up three months, without the option and continued to run, leaving his of a fine which his Worship a week to finish and there is a very Enely- baskets and knife behind him. The ago imposed on a Chinese con- masked man picked up the knife, victed of preparing opium, arl eventually overtook the but- Alluding to statement by the cher, and, flourishing the knife, defendant. Mr. Lo said it would as being really well worth seeing. demanded

stage scenes shown are real man- terpieces. We commend this film

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"haired" Hp and, a gold tooth, it merits of the case, Mr. Lo's 'pre- was explained to Mr. H. B. Nihill sent application, however, was for at the Criminal Sessions this a reconsideration of the sentence morning, when the man was charg-imposed. ed. Although the affair was not reported for two days, the police premises ralded by the police wore Fulham, who died of peritonitis arrested the prisoner.

used as a Club or meeting-place The prisoner was stated to have for villages from outlying disofter attending a New Year's Eve previously admitted the charge, but tricts in the New Territories, and this morning he said that numis- were not in fact used as an opium slon was forced from him.

divan.

Excessive dancing was said to Mr. Lo went on to state that the be a entiae of the death of Miss Lilian Goose, 34, of Mendora-road,

Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith is prose-

His Worship replied that he was eating for the Crown, and the case prepared to reopen the case ani

2 proceeding, the defendant's hear the evidence afresh, at 11 plea being "Not-Guilty,

Lo'clock to-morrow morning.

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